Mersing Astro Expedition 01 July 11 to 03 July 11

cataclysm · Post by **cataclysm** » Thu Jul 07, 2011 10:44 pm

Thanks very much to Remus for reprocessing my earlier images, you have definitely point me in the right direction. By reviewing the images again, they showed that I was quite ham-fisted at extracting details from the images. Ok, for this one I exercise more finesse in the processing. Below is another widefield target, Gamma Cygni & Crescent Nebula. Again captured with Tak FSQ 85 & Modified Canon 350D @ f/3.8.

Post by **rcj** » Thu Jul 07, 2011 11:39 pm

the Cygnus field is splendid bro! NGC6888 is irresistible...cannot wait to take it next time! lolxx....

have processed the final 100mm one. It looks like it can be a reference image to hunt for new areas to shoot....i have included an annotated version for everyone's reference....including the Barnard objects....i think we may have forgotten one more goodie to take in this region...IC 1284!!!! <grin>

Zephyrus · Post by **Zephyrus** » Fri Jul 08, 2011 12:03 pm

Wah, these photos are amazing. I'm damn envious now! I'll definitely find time again to join you guys in the next trip! It was a pity I wasn't able to join you guys this time. ):

starfinder · Post by **starfinder** » Fri Jul 08, 2011 8:12 pm

Very nice photos, Kelvin and Remus!

Now I can see where M8/M20 and M16/17 fit together.

cataclysm · Post by **cataclysm** » Sun Jul 10, 2011 10:53 am

Hi all, just processed the remaining photos from this trip. Not too sure if the colour balance are right, my laptop is going to konk any time...lol

M31: GM8, FSQ85, 0.73x Reducer, Modified 350D with cooling, 6x8min,10x5min,4x2min,4x1min all @ ISO800

M8: GM8, FSQ85, Modified Meade DSI III pro, 4x10min L, 4x10min each RGB

wucheeyiun · Post by **wucheeyiun** » Sun Jul 10, 2011 11:02 am

Impressive images ... good work Kelvin

i like remus baby m8 and kelvin giant m8

Post by **rcj** » Sun Jul 10, 2011 11:17 am

looks great Kelvin!

Wu: just did some help in processing only. let's not forget Mike in the loop too! Thanks Mike!

shirox · Post by **shirox** » Sun Jul 10, 2011 11:32 am

Wow your M8 and M31 is very beautiful! The dust layers are so prominent! Makes me super fired up. hahahaha Can't wait for the next trip! lol

Clifford60 · Post by **Clifford60** » Sun Jul 10, 2011 1:00 pm

Hi Kelvin, as always, Beautiful Pictures from you.

ebeyonder · Post by **ebeyonder** » Sun Jul 10, 2011 2:53 pm

Amazing M31 and M8!